Cam Newton takes another hit to helmet without a flag vs. Rams

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton rightfully has taken offense at the number of illegal hits he has taken just this season alone. Week 9 against the Los Angeles Rams was no exception when it came to nasty hits. Newton took a big shot in the fourth quarter, only to follow it up with this one not too long after.

Newton was sacked, leading to kicker Graham Gano adding three points via a field goal. However, it was clearly an illegal helmet-to-helmet hit on the quarterback, which should have drawn a penalty flag and kept the drive alive.

Newton was irate last week following a low blow to his knees by Arizona Cardinals defender Calais Campbell. He even went as far as to meet with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell over the issue, complaining that officials on the field aren’t giving him a fair shake.

It’ll be interesting to see if Newton takes to the lectern to complain again this week after all the flak he saw over the course of the week from just about everyone.